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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Chipper Shredder
Model 494
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Chipper Shredder................................................................... 5 Know Your Chipper Shredder ............................................................................ 7 Operating Your Chipper Shredder .................................................................... 8 Maintaining Your Chipper Shredder ....................
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the S
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j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free bag while the engine is running. of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. 10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any place and operating properly. fuel soaked debris. 11. Keep your face and body back and to the side of k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes the chipper chute while feeding material into the before storing. machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries. 12. Never opera
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Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper shredder. SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline Before setting up your chipper shredder, disconnect the and oil as instruct
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other end of the rod has to be attached to the stop Attaching the Hopper Assembly washer on the inlet guide. Remove the 8-3/8” long hex bolt and the hex nut Raise the hopper till it clicks into position. from the bottom of the inlet guide opening. See Unscrew the shoulder bolt from the stop washer on Figure 2. the inlet guide. See Figure 3. Place the hopper assembly on the ground and hold Align the loose end of the flap control rod with the it in the position. stop washer on th
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Secure both sides of discharge chute to housing Align the holes towards the front opening of the using wing knobs that you earlier removed. Tighten chute with the holes on the brace. See Figure 5. wing knobs. Insert one each of the hex bolts, lock nuts, and flat washers (that you earlier removed) through each Hex Lock Nut hole in the chute and the brace. Tighten these bolts Spacer to secure brace to the chute. Hex Bolt Tighten bolts securing the brace to the lower frame. These bo
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Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and Stopping Engine ground against the engine. Move throttle control lever to stop or off position. Chipper Tamper Plug Discharge Chute Chute Hopper Assembly Release Rod Rear Wheel Lock Lever Starter Handle Figure 6 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER WARNING: The operation of any chipper Engines with primer: shredder can result in foreign objects Prime engine as instructed in separate engine being thrown into the eyes, which can manua
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To Empty Bag Using the Chipper Shredder Depress the plunger on the drawstring and slide the Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be plunger out to loosen bag from discharge chute raked up through the hopper assembly for shredding. opening. After material has been shredded by the flail blades on Empty bag and reattach to the discharge chute the impeller assembly, it will be discharged out of opening. Depress the plunger on the drawstring opening or into catcher bag. Do not attem
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WARNING: Always stop engine, discon- Discharge nect spark plug, and ground against Chute engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. Lubrication Release Rod: Lubricate the release rod and spring with light oil once a season. Hopper Assembly: Lubricate the pivot points on the Hairpin hopper assembly with light oil once a season. Clips Discharge Chute: Lubricate the pivot points on the chute deflector with light oil once a season. Wing Knobs Engine:
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make sure to remove an equal amount from each that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of blade and torque to 250 - 300 in. lbs. grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. NOTE: Make certain blades are reassembled with the Discharge Chute sharp edge facing upward. Blade Shredder Blade Weld Stud Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Lower the hopper assembly and block up the Flat Screw housing. Remove the six hex lock nuts and flat washers from the weld stud
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SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct 3. Move throttle lever to FAST position. starting position. (If Equipped) 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. 4. Move choke to CHOKE position. (If equipped) 5. Engine not primed. 5. Prime engine. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Faulty spar
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Notes 13
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SECTION 7: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 494 11 15 5 21 27 19 22 23 13 14 18 7 28 26 9 20 4 96 1 98 2 10 97 3 33 16 37 30 41 18 45 6 7 38 99 29 37 38 12 39 26 94 95 93 48 92 43 40 96 41 98 6 13 8 39 97 8 43 6 44 8 67 24 17 8 56 49 52 44 55 67 53 74 83 51 56 73 32 57 69 70 78 71 68 58 50 78 72 82 89 83 79 76 43 75 81 61 44 70 55 63 59 87 65 43 D 85 88 90 79 80 91 14
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Model 494 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1 11480 Stop Washer 50 734-0255 Air Valve 2 681-0118 Inlet Guide Assembly 51 750-0793 Chute Hinge Spacer 3 681-0144 Arm Bracket Assembly 52 712-3027 Hex Ctr. Lock Nut 1/4-20 Thd. 4 710-0542 Hex Flange Bolt: 5/16-18 x 8.375” 53 714-0149B Internal Cotter Pin 5 710-0607 Hex Washer Screw: 5/16-18 x 0.5” 55 720-0170 Hand Knob 6 710-3256 Button-Head Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5” 56 710-0805 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5” 7 712-0429 Lock N
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC d. Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the products sold or exported outside of the United States, United States, its possessions and territories. its possesions and territories, except those sold through Troy-Bilt LLC’s authorized channels of export Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a distribution. period
